Buyer – Furniture
Alghanim Industries
Lebanon
Ref: GP900-122 		Alghanim Industries

The Role


The Role

The Soft Home Furnishings Buyer will be responsible for identifying trends and forecasting market shifts and will be working towards meeting retail objectives for the Home Furnishings division of Alghanim Industries.
Prepare buying plans based on the sales forecast;
Attend product fairs and exhibitions;
Identify suppliers and selects products consistent with the local taste;
Negotiate orders and the terms of delivery;
Manage product line, inventory replenishment, and sell through;
Monitor sales per item;
Reorder products as required.

Requirements


Requirements

Commercially focused style with an understanding of business issues, confidence to work in a fast paced results-driven, task focused environment;
Well organized and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Thorough working knowledge of retail issues including local market tastes, sales per item and producing forecasts and season planning;
Strong organization and planning skills including ability to manage a variety of conflicting demands in a pressurized environment;
2 to 5 years buying experience preferably within the home furnishing sector,
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Previous experience on branded home stores like; Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Laura Ashley, The One, Home Centre;
Would even consider a Fashion Buyer;
International experience preferred, willing to relocate.

About the Company


About the Company

During the past 60 years, Alghanim Industries has consistently maintained its position as a leading private sector trading and industrial group both in Kuwait and the GCC. It is a privately owned, professionally managed holding company. The executive management is composed of professionals with international education and experience in varying areas of expertise. Overall, with the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and associations, Alghanim Industries employs around 12,000 employees across multiple geographies and from more than 55 different nationalities across the world.

The company’s major areas of activity are trading and distribution of consumer electronics, food and consumables, automotive vehicles and products, industrial manufacturing, engineering, technology, travel, shipping and transportation services, advertising, insurance and contracting.

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